Illaoi vs Mordekaiser TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Illaoi vs Mordekaiser

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use tentacle zoning to force Mordekaiser into risky (E) angles and deny him safe farming.
Pressure lane control aggressively to prevent Mordekaiser from establishing his sustained damage trades and isolation tactics.

Trading pattern

Control tentacle space and fish for (E) pulls to land your own (E) and follow up with (W) and (R) in committed fights.
Punish Mordekaiser immediately after he misses (E) by engaging with tentacles and landing (E).
Avoid extended trades if (W) shield is active and he has passive stacks; force fights inside your tentacle zone for advantage.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Mordekaiser lands (E) pull combined with (Q) and passive damage; avoid extended trades outside tentacle zones.
Respect (R) isolation window after level 6; do not fight alone without tentacle backup.
Avoid fighting without tentacles nearby or when (R) is down, as ganks and all-ins become much more dangerous.

Early game

Establish tentacles early around the wave to create pressure and bait Mordekaiser into (E) attempts.
Punish missed (E) pulls by stepping forward with (E) yourself to force short trades.
Avoid chasing Mordekaiser outside your tentacle zones where he can isolate and trade safely.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use (R) to turn multi-target fights into your favor and punish Mordekaiser's isolation attempts by forcing fights near tentacles.
Side lane with multiple tentacles: Set up zones before pressuring to make Mordekaiser choose between wave control or risking (E) pulls.
Respect Mordekaiser's level 6 (R) isolation threat; only commit when you have tentacle control and (R) ready.

Win conditions

Win by controlling tentacle zones and landing (E) pulls to force Mordekaiser into unfavorable trades.
Use (R) to punish multi-target commits and turn ganks or all-ins into favorable fights.
Deny Mordekaiser safe scaling by maintaining lane pressure and forcing him to fight inside your tentacle setup.